Dayton mens basketball to host Xavier in charity exhibition game WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio [Video]

DAYTON — The University of Dayton men’s basketball team will host Xavier University in a charity exhibition game.

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The two schools will meet to support adolescent and young mental health and suicide prevention.

UD and CareSource announced it on Monday and the game will cap off a second year of community engagement events, according to a UD spokesperson.

“It’s an honor to partner with Coach Grant, Coach Miller, and others who share a passion for this work,” said Scott Markovich, executive vice president market and products at CareSource. “We’re excited for the game and continuously grateful to have the privilege to support our communities’ health and well-being.”

The game will be played on October 20.

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